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15.02.2019

A Guide to Foundations for SME’s and Start-up’s

We have made a list of some of the foundations and programs that we believe are interesting for many of our clients and people working in the start-up environment.

These types of applications usually contain a mandatory part concerning IP and patents – we have experience in scoping and adding value here. Contact any of our attorneys directly or at info@aera-ip.com for an informal discussion about the options.

The deadlines for applying for these innovation and research programs and foundations are approaching fast – so get started and good luck!

EC Horizon 2020: SME instrument

To Whom: One of more European SMEs
How much: 50.000 – 2.5 M € in two phases over 6 – 24 months.
When: Next deadline is 3 April 2019.

Read more her:

https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/h2020-section/sme-instrument

EC Horizon 2020: Fast Track to Innovation (FTI)

To Whom: 3-5 European entities.
How much: up to 3 M €, close-to-market innovation.
When: Next deadline is 28 February 2019.

Read more her:

https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/h2020-section/fast-track-innovation-pilot

EC Horizon 2020: Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Open

To Whom: at least 3 entities
How much: 0.5 – 3 M € for radically new technologies.
When: Next deadline is 28 September 2019.

Read more her:

https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/h2020-section/fet-open

You can find an overview of some of the EC programs her: http://ec.europa.eu/research/eic/pdf/eic_instruments_table.pdf

The EU has also initiated Eurostars for the development of research projects with high-tech SMEs in international partnerships.

Eurostars SME

To Whom: The funding options are different from country to country. In Denmark is the focus up to 75% of actual costs to salary, travel and material. Other costs must be defined and approved.
How much: 300.000 € if one Danish partner participates, 500.000 € if there are two or more Danish partners.
When: Next deadline is 28 February 2019.

Read more here:

https://www.eurostars-eureka.eu/countries/denmark

For Denmark there are also more focused foundations in 2019. These include:

Innovationsfondens “InnoBooster”

To Whom: Innovative SMEs and startups.
How much: 50.000 – 5 M DKK.
When: Next deadline is 19 February 2019.

Read more here:

https://innovationsfonden.dk/da/programmer/innobooster

Innovationsfondens “Grand Solutions”

To Whom: Larger projects with focus on research, development and/or commercialization in a wide variety of technological areas.
How much: 5 – 30 M DKK
When: Ongoing evaluations from 1 February 2019.

Read more here:

https://innovationsfonden.dk/da/programmer/grand-solutions